Emergency Management Directors Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $43,180 -49.9% vs national
Median hourly $20.76
10th percentile $38,370
90th percentile $59,740
Employed locally 90
National median $86,130

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $38,370
    25th
    $40,280
    50th (median)
    $43,180
    75th
    $47,480
    90th
    $59,740

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Emergency Management Directors salary vs area income 71% Median Emergency Management Directors salary is 29% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Emergency Management Directors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    District of Columbia $185,810
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $173,540
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $156,950
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $153,910
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $139,630
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $138,970

    Nearby metros — Emergency Management Directors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $83,320

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    General and Operations Managers$94,570
    Medical and Health Services Managers$95,630
    Financial Managers$106,110
    Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers$76,800
    Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary$82,780
    Administrative Services Managers$92,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Emergency Management Directors make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Emergency Management Directors in Jackson, MS is $20.76, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $36.22 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Emergency Management Directors salaries?

    The median Emergency Management Directors salary in Jackson, MS is 49.9% below the national median of $86,130. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Emergency Management Directors in Jackson?

    Entry-level Emergency Management Directors (10th percentile) earn around $38,370 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $40,280.